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New Petrol Pump Rules: No Fuel in Open Cans! Ministry Warns of Strict Action

मंत्रालय ने ईंधन विक्रेताओं और डीलरों को भी निर्देश दिया कि वे ईंधन भरते समय सभी सुरक्षा नियमों का कड़ाई से पालन करें.

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News18•15-03-2026, 06:36

New Petrol Pump Rules: No Fuel in Open Cans! Ministry Warns of Strict Action

•Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas bans dispensing petrol in open containers at pumps.
•Strict action will be taken against petrol pumps violating the new safety guidelines.
•Decision follows a safety incident in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, involving fuel in an open can.
•Citizens advised against storing petrol/diesel in loose or unsuitable containers due to serious safety risks.
•MoPNG confirms adequate fuel availability nationwide, urging consumers not to hoard.

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